Madeley High School

A good academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Madeley High School.

Crewe, CW39JJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 83.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newcastle Road
Madeley
Crewe, CW39JJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140154
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Newcastle Road, Madeley, Crewe, CW3 9JJ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
675 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
731
Free School Meals
13.5% (99 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.3 (+31.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.8 (+14.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
122
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
731 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Pride and respect Confidence Resilience Aspiration Positivity Enjoyment Politeness

Madeley School recognises a multi-cultural, multi-faith context and emphasises spiritual, moral, social and cultural values (SMSC) within the curriculum. Religious Studies is compulsory up to the end of KS4, and the school highlights a broad, balanced education on faiths and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal describes Madeley as a nurturing, community-focused school with a long history serving the local area, aiming to prepare students as leaders and to care for each individual.

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing English & Literacy Geography Health & Social Care History Mathematics & Numeracy Music Personal Development Physical Education Reading Religious & World Views Science Spanish Technology Special Educational Needs

SEND Provision

Madeley School is committed to inclusion. It provides a SEND Information Report and related resources (e.g., Autism Awareness slides and Emotional Coaching) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements are managed via Staffordshire County Council. To apply for a place, parents should use the Staffordshire County Council admissions page; in-year transfers can be arranged by contacting the school; an application form should be completed and returned to the school. Outcomes are advised within 10–15 school days, and information about appeals is provided by the council.

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